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Senior Accountant - Construction - Windsor

Senior Accountant - Construction - Windsor

Newlands Group • Windsor, ON, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
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Job description

Senior Accountant

Location: Windsor, ON (In Office)
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Position Overview

A well-established construction and real estate development organization is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join its growing finance team. Reporting to the CFO, the Senior Accountant will play a key role in managing financial reporting, month-end processes, project accounting, and maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the company's financial records.

This position is ideal for a CPA or CPA-designated professional with experience in the construction, real estate, or development industry who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements.
  • Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
  • Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts while ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
  • Assist with project and job cost accounting, including tracking project budgets, costs, and profitability.
  • Prepare and analyze work-in-progress (WIP) schedules and project reporting.
  • Reconcile bank accounts, credit facilities, and intercompany transactions.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning initiatives.
  • Assist with GST/HST filings and other regulatory reporting requirements.
  • Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and financial institutions during year-end audits and reviews.
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting efficiencies.
  • Provide financial analysis and reporting to support operational and strategic decision-making.
  • Mentor junior accounting staff and provide guidance on accounting procedures as needed.

Qualifications

  • CPA designation required (or actively completing final stages of the CPA program with significant relevant experience).
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
  • Previous experience within the construction, real estate development, or property management industry is highly preferred.
  • Strong understanding of project accounting, job costing, and financial reporting.
  • Experience with month-end and year-end close processes.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Experience with ERP/accounting systems such as Sage, Jonas, Viewpoint, or similar accounting software is considered an asset.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Preferred Experience

  • Construction accounting and job costing.
  • Work-in-progress (WIP) reporting.
  • Capital asset accounting.
  • Budgeting and forecasting.
  • Intercompany accounting and consolidations.
  • Audit preparation and coordination.
  • Process improvement and internal controls.

What You'll Bring

  • A proactive and hands-on approach to accounting.
  • Strong business acumen and analytical thinking.
  • Ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a dynamic environment.
  • High level of professionalism, integrity, and accountability.
  • A collaborative mindset with a desire to contribute to a growing organization.
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